Background: Kabaddi is a high-intensity contact sport that requires strength, agility, speed, and neuromuscular coordination. Due to rapid movements, tackling, and sudden directional changes, players are at a higher risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries. Adolescents are particularly vulnerable because their musculoskeletal system is still developing. Despite the growing popularity of kabaddi in India, limited research has been conducted on the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries among adolescent kabaddi players.

Aim: To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries among male adolescent kabaddi players in Mumbai using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire.

Methodology: A cross-sectional survey study was conducted among adolescent kabaddi players from sports academies in Mumbai. A total of 140 male kabaddi players aged between 13–18 years were included in the study using purposive sampling. Participants who had at least one year of playing experience and were actively participating in training or competitions were included. Data were collected using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire after obtaining informed consent. Statistical analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel, and results were expressed in frequency and percentage.

Results: The findings showed that musculoskeletal injuries were commonly reported among adolescent kabaddi players. The knee joint had the highest prevalence of injury (23%), followed by the ankle (21%) and shoulder (18%). Approximately 49% of the participants reported experiencing musculoskeletal pain in the last 7 days, while 49% reported that their activities were affected due to pain in the past 12 months.